Cancer Research UK and the Torrey Coast Foundation are funding international teams tackling two major challenges in gastroesophageal cancer: understanding and reversing early tissue changes that lead to cancer, and explaining biological mechanisms behind geographical differences in incidence.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to international, interdisciplinary research teams.
- Teams should include one Team Lead and up to seven Co-Investigators.
- No more than 50% of Co-Investigators or overall funding may be based in one country.
- UK or U.S. participation is not required.
- A Letter of Interest must first confirm eligibility and alignment with the call. Cancer Grand Challenges
Funding Details
- Up to £25 million in direct costs, advertised as approximately US$34 million.
- Flexible funding duration reflecting the proposed research.
- Projects are expected to begin in May 2027.
Deadline
- Full application: November 24, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. GMT.
- Submit the required Letter of Interest at least two weeks beforehand — by November 10, 2026.
- hortlisted team interviews: January 20, 2027, in New York City. cancergrandchallenges.org